REQ ID: 124452
JOB TITLE: Lead EDS Engineer
SALARY: £45,818 - £58,000
POSTING START DATE: 13/6/2024
POSTING END DATE: 27/6/2024
LOCATION: Gaydon
We’re re-examining our vehicles and what a vehicle means in the emerging world of automation, connectedness, electrification and the shared economy. New ideas, new technology, and new approaches to mobility are our business. Join a team of next generation thinkers.
WHAT TO EXPECT
You will be joining an ever growing part of JLR in the EDS Industrialisation department. You will ideally come from a strong EDS background and have previous project management experience as well as have a good understanding of 3D Experience/Catia V5/6. In this role you will have the chance to lead vehicle programmes, be involved in the vehicle build coordinating the commodity when it gets installed in the vehicle and much more.
As an EDS Lead Engineer, you will join an already very capable and dynamic team responsible for design maturation, development and delivery of the EDS commodity into a range of JLR vehicles. Being part of this team, you will coordinate and lead cross functional teams across the organisation to deliver the EDS commodity for your allocated vehicle programme. Your contribution will be key to success of the vehicle programme in meeting Cost, Weight, Timing and Quality targets and your coordination of Validation activities will ensure robust designs and products that meet our Quality targets.
Key Accountabilities and Responsibilities
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Leads and coordinates delivery of the EDS commodity including geometry, cost, weight, quality and functional performance.
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Wiring harness manufacturing knowledge.
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Identify key EDS standards and design requirements.
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Lead DFMEA and Design Validation activities for EDS.
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Knowledge of 2D / 3D wiring harnesses geometry, change control, product definition and change management processes are desirable in order to support the review of feasible product actions.
WHAT YOU'LL NEED
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Technically capable in all areas of the EDS commodity ranging from key component selection, EDS architecture and Harness topology,
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Sound understanding of High Voltage installations, specifications and standards
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Experience of project and/ or programme management.
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Strategic thinker willing to develop their role for the progression of the commodity.
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Educated to degree level or relevant equivalent experience.
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Knowledge of failure mode avoidance and problem-solving tools such as Six Sigma, 8D and DMAIC.
SO WHY US?
Bring all this to the home of premium innovation, and you’ll find the opportunities to further your career with a world-class team, a discounted car purchase and lease scheme for you and your family, membership of a competitive pension plan and performance related bonus scheme. All this and more makes JLR the perfect place to continue your journey.
This role may offer the opportunity for hybrid working where you can split your time between working from home and in the office. At JLR, hybrid working is a voluntary, non-contractual arrangement providing employees with more choice and flexibility around how, when and where they work, if suitable for their role. Further details can be discussed with the Hiring Manager at interview stage.
JLR is committed to equal opportunity for all.